India, Jan. 12 -- Shikhar Dhawan has announced his engagement to long-time partner Sophie Shine, sharing the news through a joint Instagram post that put the spotlight on their rings and the moment they decided to make it official.

Along with the photo, the caption read: "From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever."

The announcement instantly set off a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and the cricket community, with Dhawan's post drawing massive traction within minutes of going live. While the former India opener has largely kept his personal life away from daily headlines in recent years, his relationship with Shine has stea...